Chicago White Sox vs Minnesota Twins Betting Pick & Prediction 8/3/24
From Target Field in Minneapolis, we have an AL Central matchup between the White Sox and Twins. The forecast for Saturday calls for clear skies and temperatures in the upper 80s. First pitch is set for 7:10 PM ET, and NBCS is carrying this one on TV.
The Twins are the heavy favorite on the money line at -171, while the White Sox come in with a line of +145. Chicago is currently on an 18-game losing streak and is 27-85 overall, which is 5th in the AL Central. Bailey Ober is starting for the Twins, and he is facing off against a White Sox team that is starting Garrett Crochet.
MINNESOTA TWINS VS CHICAGO WHITE SOX BETTING PICK
The Pick: Minnesota Twins Moneyline -171
This game will be played at Target Field at 7:10 ET on Saturday, August 3rd.
HOW TO BET THE WHITE SOX VS TWINS:
- We have the Twins winning by a score of 5 to 4
- However, if you’re looking for a run line pick, we like the White Sox to cover
- As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over
Minnesota cruised to a 10-2 win over the White Sox in the most recent game of this series. The Twins had a huge 8th inning, scoring six of their ten runs. As for the White Sox, they scored their only two runs in the 3rd. Heading into the game, the Twins were favored at -330 on the money line.
Joe Ryan started for the Twins and picked up the win, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up just two earned runs. He finished the game with seven strikeouts and allowed just one home run. On the other side, Davis Martin got the start for the White Sox and took the loss, going just 3 2/3 innings and giving up four earned runs.
Royce Lewis and Willi Castro each homered for the Twins, while Byron Buxton scored twice and drove in two runs while going 1/4. Jose Miranda also had a two-hit game and scored a run for Minnesota’s offense.
White Sox Records & Stats
Chicago is on the road today, looking to snap their overall 18-game losing streak. The White Sox are 27-85 overall, and they trail the Guardians by 41.5 games in the AL Central. So far, they are just 8-32 against other teams in the AL Central.
At home, the White Sox are only 17-40 this year, and they have gone just 10-45 on the road. This year, they are 5-3 as the favorite but just 22-82 as the underdog. Chicago has dropped eight straight series and are 6-27-2 in series overall.
Chicago is 48-64 against the run line this season, including a 23-32 mark on the road. The White Sox have been favored in 8 games and are 5-3 in those contests. Their average run differential in wins is +3.0, but they are -2.1 overall.
The Chicago White Sox are on the road today against the Minnesota Twins with an over/under line of 7.5 runs. The combined run average in their games this season is 8.2 runs, and their over/under record is 51-57. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 10-16. Overall, 64.3% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs. Their current over streak is at 2 games.
Chicago is sending left-hander Garrett Crochet to the mound today as he faces the Twins on the road. Crochet has made 22 starts this season and has a record of 6-8 with a 3.23 ERA. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up three earned runs in three innings of work vs. the Mariners. Crochet has taken the loss in each of his last two outings and has allowed at least two earned runs in three straight starts. The White Sox pitcher has made 11 quality starts this season and is averaging 12.59 strikeouts per nine innings.
Chicago’s offense has really struggled this season, as they are averaging just 3.1 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league. This lack of run production is a big reason why they are just 48-62 this season. As a team, the White Sox are batting just .217, and their on-base percentage of .277 is also the worst in the MLB.
Andrew Vaughn and Luis Robert Jr. are the top home run hitters for the White Sox this season, but both have been struggling at the plate of late. Vaughn has just five hits in his last eight games, while Robert Jr. is batting just .218 for the season. Andrew Benintendi has been swinging the bat a little better of late, going 7/27 in his last nine games.
Twins Records & Stats
With an overall record of 60-48, the Twins are 3rd in the AL Central, trailing the Guardians by 6.5 games. The Twins picked up their 60th win of the season in the first game of their series vs. the White Sox and closed the gap on the Guardians, who lost. So far, they have gone 22-14 against other teams in the AL Central.
Minnesota has been good both at home and on the road this season, as they are 30-21 at home and 30-27 on the road. As the favorite, the Twins are 48-27 this season and 12-21 as the underdog. They have won three straight games as the favorite. The Twins have an overall series record of 20-12-2 this year, and they are 6-4 over their last 10 games overall.
Minnesota has been a solid run line bet at home this season, going 21-30, but they have been even better on the road, where they are 31-26. Their overall run line record is 52-56, and they have covered the run line in their last two games at home. They have been favored in 75 games this season, and their run line record in those games is 35-40.
The Minnesota Twins have an over/under record of 56-50 this season, and their games have averaged 9.3 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 17-12. Overall, 62.0% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs, and their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs. The over has hit in their last two games.
Minnesota is sending Bailey Ober to the mound today vs. the White Sox, and he has been pitching well lately. In his last outing, Ober went eight innings vs. the Tigers, picking up the win and not allowing a run. Looking at his overall numbers, Ober is 10-5 with a 3.76 ERA and 1.01 WHIP. Opponents have a batting average of .212 vs. Ober this season. He has made 20 starts, and opponents have hit 17 home runs off him this year. Ober has one complete game and 11 quality starts this year. Per nine innings, he is averaging 9.47 strikeouts and just 2.11 walks.
Over the past five games, Byron Buxton has gone 4/17 with two homers and four RBIs. For the season, he is batting .277 with 14 homers, which is 2nd on the team. Catcher Ryan Jeffers is leading the Twins in homers this season, but he is batting just .228. However, he does have 50 RBIs, which is the best mark on the team.
As a team, the Twins are 7th in scoring at 4.9 runs per game. This is a team that has hit the ball well at home, averaging 5 runs per contest. Overall, they are 8th in home runs and have the league’s 6th best team batting average.